Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the N4 at Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford this evening, Saturday, 3rd January 2026.
The collision involved two cars and a van and occurred on the Longford Town side of the N4 after the Edgeworthstown Roundabout at approximately 7pm.
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The driver of one of the cars, a man aged in his 30s, has been pronounced deceased.
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Another man, aged in his 30s, has been taken to hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be serious but non-life threatening.
No other injuries have been reported at this time.
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The road is currently closed for examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
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Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Any road users, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 6:30pm and 7:15pm this evening are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Granard Garda Station on 043 6687 660, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
